Aleasa Word
Advisor &
VP, Inclusion Initiatives

Aleasa Word, Advisor

FAACT Vice President, Inclusion Initiatives

A Delaware native and Atlanta transplant, Aleasa Word has been a longtime advocate and support group leader in the food allergy community. Her passion for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is supported by her experience as a certified Emotional Intelligence Assessor Practitioner and Coach as well as a Trauma Support Specialist. As Principal of A. Word & Company, she provides training and coaching around the world on cultural dexterity and competency, equitable outcomes, belonging programs, and employee resource groups. Aleasa is passionate about anti-racism, healing racial trauma, gender equity, equality in healthcare, social emotional learning, and social impact.

Aleasa earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Organizational Dynamics from Wilmington University with specializations in Conflict Resolution, Trauma Informed Approaches, and Emotional Intelligence and Leadership. She received advanced diversity education from the University of South Florida and is a certified Women’s Business Advocate. Aleasa resides in the Atlanta area with her family.